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Trump administration takes first anti-abortion move on world stage
The Trump administration plans to rejoin an international anti-abortion pact alongside countries such as Uganda, Saudi Arabia and Belarus, taking
Mississippi’s permanent felony voting ban returns to the court
The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. In 1974, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution generally permits states to strip people convicted of…
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Hegseth heads to Pentagon with plans to upend it
The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, a triumphant moment for the former Fox News host who
4 more Israeli hostages freed in cease-fire swap with Hamas
Hamas handed over four Israeli soldiers Saturday morning in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, the second such swap
US Treasury terminates sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Treasury Department on Friday officially removed U.S. sanctions against dozens of Israeli groups and individuals accused of violence against
Edo APC, PDP Trade Blame Over Relocation Of Governorship Election Tribunal
The Edo State chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have clashed over the recent relocation of the state’s governorship election petition tribunal from Benin City to Abuja. In a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the tribunal secretary, Mu’azu Ibrahim, parties were informed that the tribunal […]
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US State Department issues immediate, widespread pause on foreign aid
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday issued new guidance halting spending on most existing foreign aid grants for 90
Trump asks justices for pause in four cases to reconsider Biden policies
The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to pause the briefing in four cases slated for argument during the 2024-25 term. In filings by Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, the government told the justices that, with the change in administrations from former President…
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Supreme Court will weigh in on effort to found nation’s first religious charter school
The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added three more cases – two of which will be argued together – to its docket for the 2024-25 term. In a brief unsigned order, the justices agreed to review a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that rejected…
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